IELTS Academic Reading Practice Test 2
This test consists of 3 sections and 40 questions. You have exactly 60 minutes to complete all questions. Your progress and estimated Band Score will be calculated at the end.
Section 1
A Bar at the Folies
Section 2
Miles Davis - Icon and iconoclast
Section 3
History of Mountaineering
Full Test Details & Question Types
Format
Academic
Passages
3
Questions
40
Time Limit
60 min
Section 1 — A Bar at the Folies
A 6-paragraph passage analysing Edouard Manet's famous painting "A Bar at the Folies-Bergère," its composition, and the debate among art historians over its mirrored perspective. Question types: matching information to paragraphs (Q1–5), short-answer questions (Q6–10), and sentence completion with a bank of endings (Q11–13).
Section 2 — Miles Davis: Icon and Iconoclast
A biographical passage tracing jazz trumpeter Miles Davis' career, from his early training and the "Birth of Cool" album to his later fusion, funk, and pop experiments. Question types: matching paragraph headings (Q14–19) and Yes/No/Not Given (Q20–26).
Section 3 — Mountaineering Ethics and Impact
An 8-paragraph passage on the history of climbing ethics — from early pitons and "fair means" debates to clean climbing, rappel bolting, and rock climbing's environmental impact. Question types: matching information to paragraphs (Q27–32), flow-chart completion (Q33–39), and multiple choice (Q40).
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics are covered in IELTS Academic Reading Practice Test 2? +
This test features three academic passages: Section 1 covers 'A Bar at the Folies' (art history), Section 2 explores 'Miles Davis - Icon and iconoclast' (biography/music), and Section 3 discusses 'Mountaineering Ethics and Impact' (sports history and environment).
Is this IELTS Reading test free? +
Yes. The full 40-question test, official 60-minute timer, instant scoring, and band score conversion are completely free with no signup required.
How is the IELTS Academic Reading band score calculated? +
Your raw score out of 40 is converted to an Academic band score between 3.5 and 9.0 using the official IELTS Academic reading conversion scale. Our system calculates this automatically when you submit the test.
How much time do I have for the IELTS Reading test? +
You have exactly 60 minutes to complete all 40 questions across the 3 passages. Unlike the Listening test, there is no extra transfer time at the end.
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